Patchwork aid system and uncertain funding leave thousands of migrants in limbo January 18, 2024 11:10 am|Illinois allocated $160 million to migrant aid in November, more funding is ‘on the table’
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board January 18, 2024 8:56 am|Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs
$1.6 BILLION. Illinois recreational cannabis sales again hit record January 17, 2024 8:41 am|State’s attorney general calls on the federal government to reclassify the substance
New state task force aims to promote state’s Underground Railroad history January 17, 2024 8:27 am|First meeting took place Tuesday
As online DMV services plagued by no-shows, secretary of state launches changes January 12, 2024 12:11 pm|New program for in-person, online services launched in September
Illinois judge closes juvenile detention center after ‘facility in crisis’ fails to meet new state standards January 5, 2024 1:11 pm|Staffing shortages contributed to decision to close facility
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions January 4, 2024 7:20 pm|Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute January 4, 2024 9:33 am|At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court
Prohibition on book bans, paid leave for all among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 December 26, 2023 9:24 am|More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year
Chicago man exonerated after 12 years December 22, 2023 5:18 am|A Chicago man who was exonerated of murder has been released from prison after more than 12 years.
A federal jury convicted former Alderman Ed Burke on 13 corruption counts Thursday December 22, 2023 5:17 am|CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury has convicted former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke on 13 counts of corruption…
Public health officials urge caution around respiratory illnesses December 19, 2023 4:37 pm|COVID-19 hospitalizations up in recent weeks, masks recommended in certain settings
For at least 6 months, state failed to act on Carlinville funeral director that mishandled remains December 6, 2023 2:37 pm|Bodies found decomposing, families given strangers’ ashes in months following coroner’s complaint
More Americans now believe the death penalty is being administered unfairly December 2, 2023 6:55 am|HOUSTON (AP) — An annual report on capital punishment says more Americans now believe the death penalty is…
An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett December 2, 2023 6:53 am|An appeals court has upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging…
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the hate crime conviction Friday of a man who posted hand-written notes at homes with rainbow flags and emblems, urging them to “burn that gay flag.” December 2, 2023 6:52 am|The Iowa Supreme Court has affirmed the hate crime conviction of a man who posted notes at homes…
State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season November 20, 2023 9:09 am|Advocates continue call to speed up contributions to new state funding formula
Lawmakers set to consider nuclear energy on final day of veto session November 9, 2023 9:44 am|No movement on efforts to extend scholarship tax credit, allow legislative staff to unionize
Volunteer doctors in Chicago providing street medicine to migrants November 3, 2023 5:18 am|CHICAGO (AP) — A group of volunteer doctors in Chicago is spending their Saturdays providing street medicine for…
Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company. November 3, 2023 5:17 am|DETROIT (AP) — Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor…